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- Title
On the Importance of Listening to Crime Victims... Merciful and Otherwise.
- Authors
Cassell, Paul G.
- Abstract
The article explores the potential conflict between expanding mercy within the criminal justice system and the increasing role of crime victims. It argues that prioritizing mercy might sideline victims' voices, which have gained significance through reforms allowing them to provide victim impact statements and participate in proceedings. It emphasizes that victims' views may not always align with harsher punishments, challenging the assumption that victims universally seek maximum penalties.
- Subjects
CRIMINAL justice system; CRIME victims; FINES (Penalties); PUNISHMENT; CRIMINAL procedure
- Publication
Texas Law Review, 2024, Vol 102, Issue 7, p1381
- ISSN
0040-4411
- Publication type
Article